Pierre Loti Union Square

Name: Pierre Loti Union Square
Address: 53 Irving Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 777-5684
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

147 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

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10:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Phone number
(212) 777-5684
Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ismheal Topal
Private party contact
Bianka Gomez: (347) 761-4478

Location
53 Irving Place New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Hummus$8.00
Chickpeas with tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, white pepper.
Haydari$8.00
Thick yogurt, garlic, dill and walnuts.
Red Pepper Spread$8.00
Roasted red pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic, walnut, extra virgin olive oil
Mix Appetizer Plate$15.50
All 3 of above
Olive Sampler
Assorted Mediterranean olives
- Half$5.00
- Full$9.00

Pates

$27. 3 choices of:

Duck Mousse Pate Marinated$11.00
with port wine
Chicken Truffle Pate Marinated$10.00
with wine and truffle
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Pate$10.00

Salads

Caprese Salad$10.00
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with balsamic vinaigrette.
Beet Salad$13.00
Beets, goat cheese, arugula, pistachio serve with olive oil lemon.
Kale Salad$13.00
Kale, red pepper, scallions, pomegranate, chickpeas with almond dipping dressing.

Tartines and Bruschetta

Tartines$15.00
Smoked Salmon tartine with herbed lebne, red onion, parsley, cucumber and caper berries.
Bruschetta Plate$15.00
3 choices of: Tomato, Basil, Feta Cheese, Balsamic vinegar; Roasted mushrooms, Fresh Mozeralla, Thyme; Brie, Walnuts, Figs with honey

Pizzas

Margarita$14.00
Mushroom Truffle Pizza$15.00
Prosciutto Arugula Mozzarella$16.00

Classics

Tuna Tartar$16.00
Yellow fin tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, scallion, served with baby arugula.
Foie Gras "Au Torchon "$15.00
Duck Foie Gras, fig jam, cornichons
Baked Camembert$14.00
Baked camembert served with dry fruit toasted bread and fig jam.

Entrees

Turkish Meatballs$16.00
Veal Sausage served with baked rosemary fingerling potatoes.
Atlantic Salmon$18.00
Oven roasted salmon served over mixed green and evoo dressing.
Manti$16.00
Handmade poached beef dumplings, served with light garlic sauce and herbs.
Porcini Mushrooms Truffle Ravioli$17.00
Porcini mushrooms truffle ravioli served with homemade marinara sauce.

Cheese

3 for $18, 5 for $26, 7 for $38

Brie de Nangis - France
Pasteurized cow's milk rich, buttery, double creamy soft interior
Cave Aged Gruyere – Switzerland
Firm Raw cows' milk, with a nutty flavor aged for 9-10 months.
Delice de Bourgogne - France
Pasteurized Cow's milk, rich, full flavored, moldy, & dusty, rind with straw and mushroom aromas.
Extra Aged Two Sisters – Holland
Mild cow's milk cheese made in the style of a Dutch Gouda. It has an ivory rind with slight rose blush; bright, crunchy texture; and sweet, nutty flavor with a distinct caramel aftertaste.
Fourme D'ambert, Affinage - France
Unpressed creamy raw cows' milk with a rich, assertive blue balanced flavor and soft crumbly texture, high in moisture and compact in texture, so the blue mould does not spread in veins like other Blue
Spring Brook, Reading -Vermont / Usa
Base on the famous Alpine melting cheese Raclette's American artisan version. Semi-soft, made from raw cow's milk cheese.
Stravecchio - USA
Made from pasteurized cows' milk, the cheese is nutty with a sharp fruity finish. Like other aged cheeses, such as Gouda and Gruyere, Stravecchio also has also a sweet quality balanced by a bit of saltiness.
Taleggio - Italy
Pasteurized cow's milk washed rind cheese meaty, nutty, with fruity nuances, soft, incredibly flavorful interior is creamy in texture and has a pungent aroma.
Aged Manchego - Spain
Hard raw sheep's milk aged for over a year with a creamy slight tang.
Idiazabal – Spain
Unpasteurized sheep's milk aged smokey buttery flavored.
Bucheron - France
Pasteurized semi-hard, soft, flaky paste with a white bloomy rind, the assertive flavor sharpness with age.
Cabra Romeo - Spain
This relatively new production riffs on the popularity of herb-crusted cheeses; in the final day of aging, the pasteurized goat cheese is rubbed with a fair quantity of rosemary and lard.
Le Chevrot - France
Wrinkly rind goat cheese mild, semi-soft, with a pure white interior. Very wine friendly.

Charcuterie

3 for $18, 5 for $24, 7 for $36

Bresaola – Uruguay
Humanely raised beef is rubbed with salt and spices and dry cured to a shockingly red finish. The flavor is incredibly delicate, with strong notes of clove, and a floral finish
Chorizo – Spain
This is a mixture of coarsely ground pork meat blended to a mixture of spices, including paprika which lends it a red coloring.
Prosciutto di Parma – Italy
The rosy red meat and luscious cream-colored fat of Prosciutto di Parma have made it a favorite the world over. Sweet and nutty with an unmistakably heady aroma
Saucisson Sec Aux Cepes – Italy
Dried Sausage with Porcini mushrooms.
Serrano Ham – Spain
The Spanish serrano ham is the cured hind leg of the pig.
Speck Alto Adige - Italy
Dry-cured, lightly smoked ham (prosciutto in Italian), produced in South Tyrol, northern Italy.

Bonbons of Chocolate

by Jacques Torres - France, Pick any 3 for $6 or 5 for $9

Ganache-80% Intense Dark Chocolate
Pair with red wine, strong bordeaux
Grand Cru-%60 Dark Chocolate
Pair with red wines
Golden Espresso–rich Espresso with a Touch of Gold
Pair with fruity reds and whites
Bin 27 Port–fonseca Bin 27 Reserva Porta
Pair with port or dessert wine
Alize Hearts of Passion–fresh Pattion Fruit and Alize Liquor
pair with medium bodied reds and sauternes.
Pineapple Pastis-Pineapple Pate De Fruit and Pastis Liquor
Pair with champagne and dessert wine
Got Chocolate-Milk Chocolate Ganache with a Kiss of Cognac

What 147 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Aurore
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite neighborhood spot for catching up with friends and family over a glass of wine paired with delectable aperitifs. The expanded outdoor seating has added to its already charming ambiance. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Definitely a gem in Gramercy.
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John
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Wine and drinks selection was good. Service was lackluster though as we had to ask the waiter to return for a second round.
JS
JoanS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time eating at Pierre Loti Union Square. I enjoyed the quaint atmosphere and the waitress and waiters were efficient and helpful. The limited menu was necessary because the space is quite small but what was on the menu was very filling and our choices, including the mushroom pizza, was quite good. The crowd was mixed young and old and seemed to know the place, so I figured it has a lot of repeat customers. I will return when back in the neighborhood, appreciated that I found a new affordable place to relax and simple food to enjoy.
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Sylvia
New York Area
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious food, pleasant atmosphere, personable but slow service. The restaurant is hard to find because it is down a short flight of stairs; the name in the window is not immediately noticeable. But it's worth looking for. The menu is not as varied as the Midtown Pierre Loti's, but the food is delicious and with ample portions.
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brovarg
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Outdoor dining was safe and heated. Food was good but the menu on the website is old and the current menu was very limited. Food was very salty
GT
GTru
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience4
Our meal was decent except my salmon was over-cooked. Our waiter was slow and not very friendly. The bus person was great. We liked the atmosphere, but it was not up to our standards overall.
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Alex
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pierre Loti has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants near Union Square. The food was amazing as was the ambience and the service. We will be returning often!
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Hanna
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience4
I come here for the mulled wine and baked camembert, it's so good! Heated outdoor tables are cozy. Waited a long time for the check but otherwise perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
I love this place and continuously keep coming back. The inside is adorable and they even have a nice outdoor seating area.
M
Mary
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous meal with our son. He ate pizza and we had salad and salmon - all very good.
OD
OutsideDoneRight
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Pierre Loti has turned pandemic outdoor dining into a triumph. It was on the forefront of solving the problem of eating out, and they have nailed it! This is not high cuisine, and that is not the point. Being on Irving Place probably was an advantage, but they took it. I am happy to eat and drink there every time.
CM
CarrieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outside seating area they have created is lovely!
PM
PMitchell
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent venue and staff! We always have a great time
BP
BingPie
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience2
The good: Service was very friendly, but slow. Drinks were generous. Food was delicious. The bruschetta, baked Camembert and Turkish meatballs were favorites. Room was cute, cozy. A nice place for a date or an evening with friends. The not-so-good: The AC was barely working and it was a super hot night. Apparently, their dishwasher didn’t show up because there were ever-growing piles of dirty dishes at the kitchen window next to our table. The selection of pâtés and several other items shown on their online menu was not available. I would definitely try again, on a cooler evening.
CS
CatherineS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
The mojito needs work! I'm sure there was enough alcohol in it, but it needed much more mint, sugar, and I'm not sure they even used rum (?) The Mushroom Truffle pizza is OUTSTANDING!!! But, it says $13 on the website, and then we were charged $17 (!) The service is wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2021
overall3food1service3ambience5
- The Panini, uncooked and not toasted, just go pick one up at Starbucks next time - The Pizza, Digorno’s lesser know younger brother, pepperonis less spicy than whole milk - The Red Pepper Pita, fire, good job. - The Bruschetta, top notch but no one goes to dinner in 3s
AT
ArthurT
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted a relatively quiet place to enjoy a reunion with out of town friends. Pierre Loti offers an intimate, inviting atmosphere with terrific food and service. We will definitely return.
TB
ThomB
New England
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place for a glass of wine and a light bite. The staff is really terrific and always very friendly and helpful. The outdoor covered patio is off the street - so no car traffic to deal with.
DR
DidiR
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Just not good - pita stale, service slow, food mediocre, more of a bar than a dining destination.
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ninalk
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
This was the perfect spot for drinks and pre-theatre bites. The service was attentive, the outdoor seating charming and comfortable and the food and drinks were of great quality and value. The indoor area looks like a wonderful spot for a post-theatre drink or meal or a cozy winter interlude.
JG
JillianG
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the ambiance of this place. Made me forget I was in NYC!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Showed up and they didn’t have my reservation anywhere even though I confirmed. No table. Embarrassing to show up on a date and have this problem and annoying to not have them do anything about it.
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palatecleanser
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great date spot. Delicious wine, although would have preferred to know who the maker was, all they had was country and grape, nothing else. Food was good, not outstanding, but perfectly fine. I'd come back again.
SB
SandipB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very easy to reserve a table and good seating options indoor and outdoor
DM
DylanM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall1food3service4ambience2
The menu was not what they advertised on their website, had fewer options than they listed which was disappointing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Went with a group of three friends and we split two bottles of wine and ordered the baked Camembert, the bruschetta, the beet salad, and a few cheeses to share. Everything was pretty good and the heat lamps kept us from getting too cold. I wish our server could describe the wines a little bit better when we asked for his advice.
AM
AMNY
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Loved this restaurant. The heaters kept us warm enough while we dined. The food was delicious, and the cocktails were fantastic. Wonderful service too! Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience4
We dined indoors; there was only one other couple in the interior of the restaurant. Many diners were seated outdoors. The mulled wine was very sweet - the server did their best to help us make it less sweet, but alas it remained saccharine and unpalatable. The bruschetta were loaded and a good deal in terms of volume.
SF
SharkF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Drinks took a long time to get out, over priced, and server has an abysmal attitude.
HP
HaileyP
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience5
Cute wine bar ambiance but would definitely benefit from a more extensive wine list. Food is quite alright but nothing to write home about, per se. Cozy spot to catch up with a friend over a drink but perhaps not a dinner destination
TK
TK719
New York Area
422 reviews
vip
5.0
422 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great dining experience at Pierre Loti Union Square. They currently have a nice selection of tables both inside and outside. I chose to sit indoors - as the room is so beautiful. I started with two of the spreads - the classic hummus plus the red pepper version. Both were amazing. I then had the salmon served over salad - it was a generous portion and the fish was cooked to perfection. I finished with the chocolate plate, and my server even made me a cup of black tea. The prices were most reasonable and the service was outstanding.
j
jay1
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful little wine bar with excellent wine and food. It typically has an outdoor area which has now been vastly expanded due to covid outdoor dining.
MO
MidnightOwl
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great outdoor dining set up on Irving Place. Highly recommend the mushroom truffle pizza. Nicely spaced tables and just a great ambience.
PC
PCha
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Disappointing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience3
Too crowded and loud. Couldn't even speak during dinner.
T
Tony
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely place! With lovely staff. I had a get together for my partner and was so impressed with the service, ambience, and vibe. We had a blast. The cheeses were incredible - and I highly recommend the espresso martini. Amazing! Will be back!!
MK
MKS10009
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
This is a good, inexpensive place to meet up in the neighborhood. Nothing fancy, but the wine list is good and the staff is very nice. I went in early September, but it has a cozy feel that would be great in winter.
KT
KiaraT
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
I would recommend Pierre Loti for after-work drinks or a meal. The Truffle Mushroom pizza that I ordered was burnt, but luckily it tasted good as long as I didn't eat the crust. The kale salad that my friend had was filling and a well portioned sized salad. They have a vast wine selection and outdoor seating making it a cute neighborhood gem. The service was a bit slow, but otherwise, it was a good quality night.
R
Robert
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great option for drinks and bites to eat, reasonably priced wine with indoor and outdoor seating. It's a straightforward and reliably consistent spot.
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fredlee
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
Go early. It is very noisy after 6 pm Food is good and service is accommodating

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Pierre Loti Union Square is rated 4.6 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

53 Irving Place New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
Union Square
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday: 3:00pm-12:00am Monday: 3:00pm-12:00am
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Nearby Subway Stops <br />4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ismheal Topal
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.pierrelotiwinebar.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-5684
Private party contact
Bianka Gomez: (347) 761-4478

Pierre Loti Union Square

Make a reservation

Additional information

Mediterranean Appetizers

Hummus$8.00

Haydari$8.00

Red Pepper Spread$8.00

Mix Appetizer Plate$15.50

Olive Sampler

Pates

Duck Mousse Pate Marinated$11.00

Chicken Truffle Pate Marinated$10.00

Smoked Salmon and Spinach Pate$10.00

Salads

Caprese Salad$10.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Kale Salad$13.00

Tartines and Bruschetta

Tartines$15.00

Bruschetta Plate$15.00

Pizzas

Margarita$14.00

Mushroom Truffle Pizza$15.00

Prosciutto Arugula Mozzarella$16.00

Classics

Tuna Tartar$16.00

Foie Gras "Au Torchon "$15.00

Baked Camembert$14.00

Entrees

Turkish Meatballs$16.00

Atlantic Salmon$18.00

Manti$16.00

Porcini Mushrooms Truffle Ravioli$17.00

Cheese

Brie de Nangis - France

Cave Aged Gruyere – Switzerland

Delice de Bourgogne - France

Extra Aged Two Sisters – Holland

Fourme D'ambert, Affinage - France

Spring Brook, Reading -Vermont / Usa

Stravecchio - USA

Taleggio - Italy

Aged Manchego - Spain

Idiazabal – Spain

Bucheron - France

Cabra Romeo - Spain

Le Chevrot - France

Charcuterie

Bresaola – Uruguay

Chorizo – Spain

Prosciutto di Parma – Italy

Saucisson Sec Aux Cepes – Italy

Serrano Ham – Spain

Speck Alto Adige - Italy

Bonbons of Chocolate

Ganache-80% Intense Dark Chocolate

Grand Cru-%60 Dark Chocolate

Golden Espresso–rich Espresso with a Touch of Gold

Bin 27 Port–fonseca Bin 27 Reserva Porta

Alize Hearts of Passion–fresh Pattion Fruit and Alize Liquor

Pineapple Pastis-Pineapple Pate De Fruit and Pastis Liquor

Got Chocolate-Milk Chocolate Ganache with a Kiss of Cognac

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